Senior Advisory Committee

jue, 9 de abril de 2026

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RESUMEN DE REUNIÓNGenerado por IA

Comité Asesor de Personas Mayores — 9 de abril de 2026

Esta fue una reunión ordinaria del Comité Asesor de Personas Mayores (SAC) de Petaluma, destacada por la toma de posesión de un nuevo miembro y un anuncio significativo de la Presidenta sobre su futuro en el comité. La asistencia fue escasa; Seth Combs, Kathy Myers, Robert Bailey y la enlace de personal Lindsey Fisher estuvieron ausentes.

Toma de Posesión de Nueva Miembro

Katherine Wells fue juramentada como nueva miembro del SAC por la Secretaria Municipal Caitlin Corley. La Presidenta Nickola Frye aprovechó la ocasión para presentarle a Wells los objetivos actuales del comité y el estado de cada grupo de trabajo ad hoc.

Comentario General del Público

Kris Robillot, ex miembro del SAC, se presentó ante el comité y lo actualizó sobre su trabajo actual en las áreas de iniciativas Age Friendly, educación para la salud y vivienda.

Aprobación del Acta

El acta de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026 fue aprobada tal como fue redactada. Dado que la Presidenta Frye había estado ausente en esa reunión, el acta fue aprobada por la enlace de personal Iya Josephmenard.

Informe de la Presidenta

La Presidenta Frye anunció que se ha retirado de la Junta Directiva del Recreational Trails Program (RTP) e indicó también que no solicitará continuar en el SAC. No se registró en el acta ningún detalle adicional sobre sus razones.

Actualizaciones de Objetivos de los Comités Ad Hoc

Frye presentó un resumen del estado de los siete objetivos permanentes del comité:

Objetivo 1 – Mejorar las Actividades Sociales para Personas Mayores: El proyecto de las jardineras avanza satisfactoriamente — se reporta que las plantas están en buen estado.

Objetivo 2 – Mejorar la Salud Física y el Bienestar de las Personas Mayores: No hay novedades que informar este mes.

Objetivo 3 – Mejorar la Salud Mental y el Bienestar de las Personas Mayores: Ambos miembros programados para presentar informes — Kathy Myers sobre el estado del comité ad hoc y Robert Bailey sobre el End of Life Planning Program de Healdsburg — estuvieron ausentes, por lo que no se brindaron actualizaciones. Estos puntos presumiblemente pasarán a la siguiente reunión.

Objetivo 4 – Ampliar el Acceso a Información y Recursos: La miembro Gabriella Ambrosi expresó interés en organizar posiblemente un evento enfocado en personas mayores en 2026 o 2027. El comité también continúa recibiendo respuestas a una encuesta relacionada con un Symposium planificado.

Objetivo 5 – Abogar por una Infraestructura Amigable para Personas Mayores: Don Forman reportó que continúa abogando por la instalación de un baño público en el centro de la ciudad. Circula un rumor no confirmado de que cuando un negocio llamado Pie Company ocupe el antiguo local de Starbucks en el centro, sus baños podrían ponerse a disposición del público. Forman continúa monitoreando y presionando sobre este asunto.

Objetivo 6 – Colaborar con el Sonoma County Master Plan for Aging: No se celebró ninguna reunión este mes; nada que informar.

Objetivo 7 – Fomentar las Conexiones Intergeneracionales: No se registró ninguna actualización en el acta.

Comentario del Personal

La enlace de personal Iya Josephmenard mencionó una próxima venta de plantas y de suculentas. Los residentes pueden encontrar más detalles en el boletín mensual del Senior Center.

Puntos clave

La Presidenta Frye deja el cargo: Se ha retirado de la Junta Directiva del RTP y anunció que no buscará continuar su membresía en el SAC — una transición de liderazgo significativa para el comité.

Nueva miembro incorporada: Katherine Wells fue juramentada oficialmente y recibió una orientación sobre el trabajo del comité.

Avances en el baño público del centro: Existe la posibilidad rumoreada de que un nuevo negocio que ocupará el antiguo local de Starbucks en el centro de la ciudad ofrezca baños de acceso público, lo que podría atender una prioridad de largo tiempo en la agenda de incidencia del SAC.

Actualizaciones sobre salud mental y planificación del final de vida postergadas: Los informes clave de los miembros ausentes Kathy Myers y Robert Bailey deberán trasladarse a la siguiente reunión.

Posible evento futuro para personas mayores: La miembro Gabriella Ambrosi propuso la idea de organizar un evento comunitario para personas mayores en 2026 o 2027, aunque aún no se han elaborado planes formales.

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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión

Approval of Minutes for the meeting of March 12, 2026

The minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting were approved as written by staff liaison Iya Josephmenard, as Chair Nickola Frye was absent from that meeting. No public comment was noted on this item.

1. Chair Report – Update – Information regarding my withdrawal from RTP Board of Directors 2. Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Updates: Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for Seniors Ad Hoc Members Nickola Frye, Kathy Meyers, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, and build friendships. Update on dirt and plants for planter boxes Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Wellbeing Ad Hoc Members Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Drake Cunningham (RTP) Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and wellbeing among seniors.

Chair Nickola Frye provided a report on her withdrawal from the RTP Board of Directors and explained her reasons for not continuing on the SAC. Frye also introduced a new SAC member (Katherine Wells) and provided updates on the status of each of the seven SAC Goals, including reports from Ad Hoc committees on social activities, physical health, mental health, access to information and resources, senior-friendly infrastructure, the Sonoma County Master Plan for Aging, and intergenerational connections.

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Procedural (1)

1ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of March 12, 2026

The council will vote to approve the official record of what was discussed and decided at the March 12, 2026 meeting.

Qué ocurrió

The minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting were approved as written by staff liaison Iya Josephmenard, as Chair Nickola Frye was absent from that meeting. No public comment was noted on this item.

Public Hearing

2Public Hearing1. Chair Report – Update – Information regarding my withdrawal from RTP Board of Directors 2. Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Updates: Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for Seniors Ad Hoc Members Nickola Frye, Kathy Meyers, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, and build friendships. Update on dirt and plants for planter boxes Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Wellbeing Ad Hoc Members Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Drake Cunningham (RTP) Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and wellbeing among seniors.

This public hearing will include updates from the chair about stepping down from the RTP Board, plus progress reports from two senior-focused committees: one working on social activities and events for seniors, and another focused on improving seniors' physical health and fitness.

Qué ocurrió

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____________________________________________________________________________ DATE: April 9, 2026 TO: Iya Josephmenard, SAC Members FROM: Nickola Frye SUBJECT: Minutes – April 9, 2026 MINUTES – April 9, 2026 Submit Written Public Comment Email the Committee Clerk at: ijosephmenard@cityofpetaluma.org, with the subject line “Public Comment.” Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Committee members and published with the agenda packet on the City's website as part of the public record for the meeting. Comments received after the cutoff time will be distributed and posted online following the meeting. Decorum The Chair has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the General Public Comment period, if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee, or during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting. The Chair also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Committee and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks and cursing are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak. Animals in Meeting Locations No animals shall be allowed at or brought in to a public meeting by any person except (i) as to members of the public or City staff utilizing the assistance of a service animal, which is defined

as a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, or (ii) as to police officers using the assistance of dog(s) in law enforcement duties. CALL TO ORDER – by Chair Nickola Frye at: 9:09 SWEARING IN – of Katherine Wells, conducted by City Clerk Caitlin Corley. ROLL CALL - Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Gabriella Ambrosi, Seth Combs - abs, Kathy Myers - abs, Robert Bailey - abs, Katherine Wells STAFF LIAISON - Iya Josephmenard, Lindsey Fisher - abs PRESENTATION: None GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the Senior Advisory Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda. Public comments are limited up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Committee, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Committee’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma Rules, Policies and Procedures, III). PUBLIC COMMENT: Kris Robillot, previous member of the SAC, introduced herself and explained what she is doing now in Age Friendly, Health Education and Housing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 12, 2026, meeting: approved as written by Iya as Nickola was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION: None NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: 1. Chair Report – Update – Information regarding Nickola’s withdrawal from RTP Board of Directors and reason why will not apply to continue on the SAC 2. Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Updates: Nickola provided an introduction for new SAC member and update regarding current status of each Goal of the SAC Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for Seniors Ad Hoc Members - Nickola Frye, Kathy Meyers, Iya Josephmenard (PSC)

Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, and build friendships. Update on dirt and plants for planter boxes – plants are doing well Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members - Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Drake Cunningham (RTP) Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well-being among seniors. No report for March. – nothing new Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members – Kathy Myers Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well-being among seniors. Kathy will report on status Ad Hoc committee. – Kathy is absent Robert will report on information regarding Healdsburg’s End of Life Planning Program. – Robert is absent Goal 4: Increase Access to Information and Resources Ad Hoc members - Gabriella Ambrosi, Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC), Patricia Souza (non-SAC member), Objective: To ensure seniors have access to important information and resources. Report – Gabriella expressed interest in possibility of creating event for 2026 or 2027. Goal 5: Advocate for Senior-Friendly Infrastructure Ad Hoc members: Don Forman, Seth Combs, Nickola Frye Objective: To create a more senior-friendly environment in Petaluma. Report regarding update on downtown restroom. – Don continues to work on the need for a downtown public restroom. Rumor is that when the Pie Company takes over for the old Starbucks Coffee the plan is to let the restrooms be public use. Goal 6: Work with Sonoma County Master Plan for Aging Ad Hoc Members: No Ad Hoc - all SAC members will participate (if possible) in MPA. Objective: To create and increase a working relationship with MPA. No current meeting – No meeting this month. Goal 7: Foster Intergenerational Connections Ad Hoc members: Nickola Frye Objective: To encourage connections between seniors and younger generations. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: - limited comments

STAFF COMMENT: - Iya discussed an upcoming plant sale and succulent sale – all information can be found in the wonderful Senior Center monthly newsletter. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned by Chairperson Frye at: 10:30